Defamation changes aim to stop ‘chilling effect’ of legal actions on media, McEntee says – The Irish Times
October 18, 2022
A reformed defamation law will contain measures that the Government hopes will prevent political parties and big businesses from using the threat of legal action to hamper investigative journalism and political debate, Minister for Justice ...
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Guardian’s Cadwalladr on trial to tackle Brexit bank defamation lawsuits | Brexit
January 8, 2022
Observer and Guardian journalist Carole Cadwalladr will appear in court in London next Friday to defend herself against allegations of defamation against Arron Banks, the multimillionaire and outspoken supporter of Brexit. The case concerns a ...
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why defamation is still not a joke despite recent legislative changes
July 28, 2021
Changes to Australia’s libel laws, which went into effect in several states this month, could give some breathing space to political satire as a form of political communication. In recent years, the risk of defamation ...
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